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Setting up the hardware

Before configuring a new system to an existing cluster, you must physically add the system to the cluster.

Adding a node to a three-node cluster using two independent hubs

 To set up the hardware

1. Connect the VCS private Ethernet controllers.
   • If you are expanding from a two-node cluster, you need to use independent hubs for the private network connections, replacing crossover cables if they are used.
   • If you already use independent hubs, connect the two Ethernet controllers on the new node to the independent hubs.

     Adding a node to a three-node cluster using two independent hubs illustrates a new node being added to an existing three-node cluster using two independent hubs.

2. Connect the system to the shared storage, if required.